Singapore Noodles With Ground Beef and Chickpeas

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is an easy recipe that gets it's inspiration from an Indonesian fried rice dish called Nasi Goreng. You may adjust the hot chili paste and curry to taste. prep time does not include cooking the noodles. This dish is is really good!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 ounces rice vermicelli (or use angel hair pasta broken in half)
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped) (optional)
• 1 large carrot (peeled and diced)
• 1 small red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
• 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (hot or mild)
• 1⁄2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon hot chili paste (or 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• black pepper
• salt (optional)
• chopped green onion (optional)

directions

1. Prepare the rice vermicelli according to package directions; set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef with green onions, jalapeno pepper (if using) carrots, bell pepper, ginger, garlic and curry powder until the meat is completely cooked through (about 15 minutes) drain fat.
3. Add in beef broth, soy sauce, chili paste and sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Season with black pepper to taste and salt if desired.
5. Reduce heat to low and add in the cooked noodles and chickpeas; toss to combine until heated through.
6. Sprinkle with green onions.

Reviews

[Mrs.R]

Kit, this was marvelous!!! I made some changes, not because I didn't agree with the recipe, but because I didn't want to make a trip to the grocery store. I used 2 pkgs. ramen noddles instead of vermicelli because I had some ramen I wanted to use up. I added some more veggies from a stir-fry frozen veggie mix....broccoli, cauliflower, baby corn, peas, etc, and those were a great addition! I upped the beef broth the 1 cup and added a little cornstarch because I wanted to make this recipe stretch a bit. I also used 1/2 lb of ground turkey instead of 1 lb of beef....trying to save a little money. :) The flavors and aroma of this are just delightful! Thanks so much for another winner Kittencal!

 

[enigmused]

I didn't think it was hot enough so I added some sriracha chili sauce toward the end. otherwise I really enjoyed the flavor -- it was different from the asian spiciness I'm used to in thai or even chinese food.

 

[Redsie]

Delicious way to serve up beef with chickpeas!! Had a nice kick to it! Used fresh chickpeas (that dear bf cooked for me)and made the rest of the recipe as is. Thanks Kit!

 

[Khana]

My 2 year old daughter LOVES this dish! I leave out the bell peppers and normally add more carrots.

 

[Chef Jean Louise]

This is an excellent dish with a nice heat and complex flavor. My husband had the leftovers the next day and said they were great. Thanks for posting!